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New Years Eve weather predictions.

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’Risk’: Horrendous forecast for two states

New Year’s Eve celebrations will be a patchwork of colour and rain across the country, as strong storms are forecast for one region in particular.

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Dire warning after flooding hits state

An Aussie state has been hit with severe flash flooding as emergency warnings are issued for one capital city ahead of a “dangerous thunderstorm”.

A 21-year-old man has drowned at Pine Island in Canberra's south., Picture: ABC

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One word scream as swimmer drowns

Authorities have renewed calls for residents to remain vigilant after swimmers witnessed a shocking tragedy at a popular swimming hole.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - APRIL 23, 2024.A service / petrol station in Brisbane.Picture: Dan Peled / NCA NewsWire

Aussies hit by ‘artificially inflated’ fuel prices

Competition and the free market has not reduced petrol prices in Australia’s largest cities, the NRMA finds.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NCA NewsWire Photos JANUARY 02, 2024 : People along the St Kilda beach. January 2 is on average the worst day for drownings across Australia as people flock to the beaches during the summer season. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Ian Currie

Disturbing reality of Aussie beaches

Australia has faced an increasing number of drownings this summer compared with other years.

Aboriginal group wants large part of ritzy suburb

Aboriginal group’s big claim in ritzy suburb

Locals of an affluent suburbs have been left stunned by a landmark Aboriginal land claim to take control of an area of a popular Sydney park.

Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience light and interactive event is coming to The Briars at Mount Martha in April 2024. Picture: supplied

Aussie Harry Potter event sparks fury

A Harry Potter Forbidden Forest experience is set to take place on a nature reserve, causing anger and thousands of signatures on a petition.

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A powerful earthquake has shaken Indonesia’s easternmost region of Papua, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.

Warning has earthquake hits near Aus

A large earthquake has erupted on one of Australia’s closest neighbours in the early hours of the morning.

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Thunderstorms ravage eastcoast residents in Queensland. Photo: Facebook

Big call as ‘life-threatening’ storms rage

The Australian Defence Force could be drafted in to help flood-ravaged communities in Queensland, its state government has revealed.

The BOM has issued warnings. Picture: Supplied

Ominous forecast for New Year’s Eve

Celebrating the new year should be a happy occasion, but thousands will be still without power or bracing for a deluge of rain.

TOPSHOT - In this photo released by the Western Australia Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) and received by AFP on November 23, 2023, shows flames of a bushfire burning north of the city of Perth. (Photo by Handout / WESTERN AUSTRALIA DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES / AFP) / ----EDITORS NOTE ----RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE MANDATORY CREDIT

Key issues that will define 2024

From intensifying heatwaves to grocery prices, here are the headliner issues set to impact the lives of Australians in 2024.

TOPSHOT - In this photo released by the Western Australia Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) and received by AFP on November 23, 2023, shows flames of a bushfire burning north of the city of Perth. (Photo by Handout / WESTERN AUSTRALIA DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES / AFP) / ----EDITORS NOTE ----RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE MANDATORY CREDIT

Key issues that will define 2024

From intensifying heatwaves to grocery prices, here are the headliner issues set to impact the lives of Australians in 2024.

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Giant hail and 36C heat to hit one state

Giant hail and 36C heat to hit one state

Storm-ravaged parts of Australia are set to be hit by wild weather again, with “very dangerous” conditions on the way.

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Douglas Shire advised residents late Thursday night there had been a failure of the Mossman Water Treatment Plant. Picture: Supplied

Town runs out of drinking water

Residents are stocking up on bottled water after the local treatment plant failed following intense weather conditions.

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